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The role of Princess Anne, Fracking, Medusa

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Gorgons in Ancient Greece Have a Jewel Identity There

Gorgons in ancient greece have a sort of jewel identity there. They're designed to reflect and fight the fears of the societies which created them. Gorgon heads that you can see all over greek ar buildings. Agamemnon has one on his shield. In am the iliad, a gorgonaon is just a gorgon head, am. And that should tell you that it's two things: It scares your enemy, but it protects you. I like to sit out my stall on the first. Pa, no, no, that's powerful reading. Thanks.

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